Porsche Panamera 2012

Model Panamera made in 2012 by Porsche got 13 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, (pws) and steering. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Panamera year 2012

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2012

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
12V329000	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	V (Vehicle)	270	MFR	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	07/12/2012	07/13/2012
Defect Summary	Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles. the turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect. if a fracture occurs, vehicle performance will be decreased and the turbine shaft may fracture.
Consequence Summary	If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary	Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in july 2012. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Notes	Porsche's safety recall number is ac04.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
TIS-53-11	12/16/2011	10043268	Porsche: some model year vehicles are experiencing a reduction in comfort when engine starts after serveral attempts are made, using driver's key. *pe	03/08/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
TIS-53-11	12/16/2011	10043268	Porsche: some model year vehicles are experiencing a reduction in comfort when engine starts after serveral attempts are made, using driver's key. *pe	03/08/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TI-52-12	08/08/2012	10048619	Porsche: rear end electronics control unit and front end electronics control unit need to be reprogrammed with updated data record. models 2010-2012 panamera, 4, s hybrid, s, 4 s, turbo, panamera turbo s. *pe	12/28/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
TIS-53-11	12/16/2011	10043268	Porsche: some model year vehicles are experiencing a reduction in comfort when engine starts after serveral attempts are made, using driver's key. *pe	03/08/2012
(PWS)
TI-29-12	12/10/2012	10051381	Porsche: due to elastomer check valve in additional outlet, on vacuum pump, can become damaged, resulting in secondary loads, supplied by the vacuum, not being sufficient. models 2011-2012 panamera, panamera 4. *pe	03/05/2013
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ATI-1202	06/14/2012	10044607	Porsche: due to damaged o rings, power steering lines may be leaking at the steering rack, resulting in an imperfection in the line. *pe	07/17/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ATI-1202	06/14/2012	10044607	Porsche: due to damaged o rings, power steering lines may be leaking at the steering rack, resulting in an imperfection in the line. *pe	07/17/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ATI-1202	06/14/2012	10044607	Porsche: due to damaged o rings, power steering lines may be leaking at the steering rack, resulting in an imperfection in the line. *pe	07/17/2012
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK
ATI-1202	06/14/2012	10044607	Porsche: due to damaged o rings, power steering lines may be leaking at the steering rack, resulting in an imperfection in the line. *pe	07/17/2012

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
STEERING
07/10/2012	16670	1
	Power steering failed suddenly, car became very difficult to steer. this is the fourth time we have lost power steering in this vehicle in the 10 months we've owned it (since new.) prior losses did not occur suddenly and were preceded by loud noises when turning wheel. this incident caused alarm because it came without warning. *tr
07/10/2012	16670
	Power steering failed suddenly, car became very difficult to steer. this is the fourth time we have lost power steering in this vehicle in the 10 months we've owned it (since new.) prior losses did not occur suddenly and were preceeded by loud noises when turning wheel. this incident caused alarm because it came without warning.
STRUCTURE
11/01/2011		1
	2012 porsche panamera. consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard reflection in the windshield while driving tgw the vehicle has a beige dashboard that reflects off the windshield, which makes it very difficult to see on a sunny day. jb
STRUCTURE - BODY
12/15/2011	50
	Tl* the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera. while driving approximately 30 mph, the reflection of the sun on the instrument panel and dashboard areas blinded the contact. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the lighter colored dashboard could be replaced with a black dashboard. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available.the approximate failure mileage was 50.
12/15/2011	50
	Tl- the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera. while driving approximately 30 mph, the reflection of the sun on the instrument panel and dashboard areas blinded the contact. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the lighter colored dashboard could be replaced with a black dashboard. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available.the approximate failure mileage was 50. kmj
12/15/2011	50
	Tl- the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera. while driving at approximately 30 mph on a sunny day the reflection of the sun on the dashboard was making it difficult to see. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the contact could have the light colored dash board replaced for a black dash board at his expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available.the approximate failure mileage was 50. ds